enrolment
Enrolment 2024
September 2024 Entry
(finished Year 11 this year or previously)
If you are still interested in joining the college for an immediate start, please contact admissions@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk with details of your qualifications and the subjects you would like to take. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

How do I enrol?
There are three main stages to enrolment with us. The diagram below shows you these.



You will be guided through all of these stages and all the key information will be given here on this web page. The information we require from you can all be provided through our online applications and enrolment system which everyone who has submitted an application will have access to.
Please note that if you are joining us having already completed Year 11 in a previous year or you have been studying in another country, we may be able to enrol you before the GCSE results days in August. We will let you know if that is the case.
enrolment FAQs
- What is enrolment?
- Enrolment is the process of confirming your place and course choices at college
- You will be required to upload a photograph of yourself for your college membership card and some ID evidence. Please refer to the following document for accepted forms of ID ID Documentation
- You will be required to upload your GCSE results and confirm your course choices on GCSE results day, Thursday 22nd August
- You will be sent instructions about how to do this by email in the week beginning Monday 12th August so please ensure you check your emails from mid-August
- You can enrol in person in college, or by phone on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd August. You will be invited to book your appointment before enrolment
- In some circumstances where additional advice is necessary to ensure you are on the best programme of study, you may be required to attend a face-to-face appointment
- When do I enrol?
- You will be notified by email in the week beginning Monday 12th August to upload your photo, ID and to book your enrolment appointment. Please refer to our ID Documentation for further information
- Uploading this information before enrolment will save you time on Results Day. This is essential for students on holiday or have limited time on Thursday 22nd/Friday 23rd August
- On Results Day, Thursday 22nd August, follow the link which will be provided to you by email upload a copy of your results by 2pm. Ensure it clearly shows your full name and grades
- All calls from Blackpool Sixth will be made using the following number 01253 394911. You may wish to save this number as a contact on your phone so you know when we are calling you.
- Please keep to your enrolment appointment, the appointment time/day will not affect the availability of courses. This will allow the enrolment process to run smoothly, whilst maintaining minimal wait times and unnecessary delays
You will receive an email to confirm your enrolment on either the afternoon of Thursday 22nd, or Friday 23rd August
- When is Induction?
- Our Induction dates are Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th September
- You will be invited to attend college on one of these days
- What is an acceptable photograph?
- Head and shoulders only
- Light background
- In portrait orientation
- Facing forward, looking straight at the camera
- No other objects or people in the photo
- No sunglasses or hats
- Wearing school uniform in the photo is not advisable
- What ID do you accept?
- A passport or birth certificate
- If you have changed your legal name we will also need to see your Change of Name Deed document
- If you are a non-UK national we will also need to see evidence of your immigration or settled status
For further information please see ID Documentation
- What if I don’t have my results?
- You should receive your results from school on Thursday 22nd August
- Unfortunately, you will not be able to enrol at college until you can provide evidence of your results which your school can provide
- What if I am not here or not available on GCSE Results Day?
- Arrange with your school for your results to be emailed or collected by another person
- Follow the link which will be provided to you by email and upload your results, preferably by 2pm on Thursday 22nd August
- You will receive an email to confirm enrolment on either Thursday 22nd, in the afternoon, or Friday 23rd August
We may need to speak to you before confirming enrolment so please answer calls from Blackpool Sixth on 01253 394911. If you are not contactable please let us know
- I wish to apply to study at Blackpool Sixth
- If you are aged between 16 and 19 and have not completed a Level 3 qualification you can apply to study at Blackpool Sixth
- Our entry requirements for Level 3 study are a minimum of five grade 4’s including GCSE English language or maths for the Vocational programme. For the Academic programme you must achieve a minimum of two grade 5’s and three grade 4’s at GCSE including GCSE English language. For further information see our entry requirements
- If you wish to study our level 2 Foundation Programme, the minimum entry requirements four grade 3’s
- Our course pages will provide you with plenty of information to assist you in choosing your Level 3 and Foundation Programme subjects
- If you would like to apply to Blackpool Sixth to start in September 2024 please complete the request form, and a member of the Admissions Team will arrange a time to discuss your application.
2024 Essential Information
We encourage both students and parents/carers to review the 2024 Essential Information. This document contains crucial details about the college, including academic policies, student services, key dates, and other important guidelines. Staying informed will ensure a smooth and successful experience throughout the year. Please take the time to read through this information carefully.
DOWNLOAD 2024 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION